Women's Soccer to Play Host to Saint Francis

MOBILE, Ala. – The University of Mobile will play host to the University of Saint Francis, Saturday, Oct. 4 at 5 p.m. in The Jungle.   Mobile (3-7) will be trying to put an end to a five-game losing streak, while Saint Francis (5-8) will be looking for their second non-conference win of the season.

UM lost to GCAC rival William Carey 4-1 on Sept. 30 in their last game.  Since that game, the Rams have gotten a few players back from injury and will nearly be at full strength for first time in over a month. 

“We’ve got a few girls back this week and have had a great week of practice,” said UM head coach Uwe Tittl.  “The girls are excited about playing and ready to go.” 

The Cougars, who began their season at 1-4, have fought back and won four of their last five conference games.  The 4-1 conference marks puts Saint Francis atop the Mid Central Conference.    

Andrea Wyatt, a sophomore midfielder from Fort Wayne, Indiana leads the Cougars in scoring with five goals.  The Cougars have used a balanced scoring attack with seven different players getting into the scoring column.  Behind Wyatt with four goals on the season is the 2002 leading goal scorer, senior Meagan McKee.    

Senior goalkeeper and NAIA All-American Natalie Wiegmann has saved many games for the Cougars this season with her experience in the goal.  Wiegmann has made 95 saves in 13 games and recorded five shutouts on the season. 

“We have to stop Erin Zgonc on Saturday to be successful,” said Tittl.  “The offense runs through her.  We will stick with our regular 4-4-2 formation, but we will have to man-mark Zgonc.  If we contain her, we will win the game.”

After starting the year 3-2, the Rams have suffered through five straight losses.  The Saint Francis game will be the first of five straight home games for the Rams before finishing the season on Oct. 28 at Loyola University.   

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